About Us

Our Mission :
"Our mission is to prepare each graduate for both a career and post-secondary education or training."

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BELIEFS:

• All students learn but at different rates and in different ways.
• Students must be provided extra time for learning.
• Students will develop behavioral, social, and intellectual skills to be successful in an ever-changing and diverse society.
• All graduates will have the confidence and self direction to become life long learners.
• Education should be personalized to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Each student should be empowered to achieve at his/her highest level through a partnership between home, school, and community.
• Teachers must receive ongoing professional development.

Community:

Fort Walton Beach High School, established in 1973, is one of three comprehensive high schools in the greater Fort Walton Beach area. Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Northwest Florida, the community's population numbers over 171,000 and has an abundance of jobs, low taxes and an enviable year round climate. Okaloosa County is home to two of the largest military installations in the free world - Eglin and Hurlburt Air Force Bases. They attract a large number of defense industries and government contractors to our area. Our student population is made up of ethnically, racially, and socio-economically diverse students.

Awards:

Okaloosa School District was recognized by Governor Jeb Bush as the top school district in the State of Florida in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. Fort Walton Beach High School has been awarded an A+ rating in 2003, 2005 and 2006 by the Florida Department of Education.

Enrollment:

Fort Walton Beach High School	1935
Number of Seniors	433
Number of Juniors	463
Number of Sophomores	515
Number of Freshmen	524

Faculty

Principal	1
Vice-Principal	2
Assistant Principals	4
Athletic Director	1
Media Specialist	1
School Resource Officers	2
Guidance Counselors	4
Teachers	110
Support Staff	38